Tag Archives: travel

Sand and Sandals

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Lessons learned from wearing sandals in the wrong setting led to better choices for mud run footwear. And, sometimes, for choosing a different path. Continue reading →

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The Two-Legged Turtle

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A little farm kid finds something unusual in a tiny pond and learns that good intentions don’t always lead to good results. Continue reading →

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Waiting Around for the Next One

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes our snows in southern Kentucky would melt away within just a few days. If one held on for a week or more, Mom would say, “This snow is waiting around for the next one.” Continue reading →

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Night Travel in Central Kentucky

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Doc Arnett

I drive alone the curving, dipping, climbing miles Of this Bluegrass back roadIn the first full hour of the night’s full darkness. From time to time, above these painted lines,A full bright moon passes into viewIn the low eastern sky, … Continue reading →

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Sojourners

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Even though I might seem to have very little in common with some of the folks I’ve given a ride to, we were at least headed in the same direction. Continue reading →

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Against the Bitter Cold

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A double-digit below zero wind chill doesn’t remove duty and obligation… but certainly can affect the way we go about them! Continue reading →

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Two Degrees of Mercy

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

When nature rages, there are some who are spared and some who are not. While we rejoice in being spared, we should also be aware of those who were not. Continue reading →

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Winter Travel

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Doc Arnett

250 miles of safe travel on the third day of freezing rain is good reason to give thanks. Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Inconvenient Travel

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I’ve known for many years now that interstate highways tend to lie about the places they go through. It’s not anything malicious or malevolent; it’s just the ways of things when the purpose of convenience gets elevated above all others. … Continue reading →

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Toward Home

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Even in the beauty of our blessings, even in our peaceful moments, we can be thankful and yet remember the challenges that others face. Continue reading →

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